All adults who sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge receive a free Book Lovers' Tote Bag!

All adults who complete the challenge will receive free passes to the Pike County YMCA, Long's Retreat, and the Pike County Swim Club!

All adults who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing for:

One of two family passes to the Columbus Museum of Art, plus a $25 gas card to get you there!

One of two $25 Dakota's gift certificates!

To sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge or to learn more about the Summer Reading Program, please visit any branch of the Pike County Public Libraries, or call (740) 947-4921. Rewards are sponsored by the Friends of the Pike County Public Libraries, Long's Retreat Family Resort, the Pike County Swim Club, American Savings Bank, Atomic Credit Union, First National Bank, Ohio Valley Bank, Taco Bell, and Dakota's Roadhouse.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Pike County Public Libraries are happy to announce that they have eliminated children's fines. No fines will incur against late materials borrowed by children. However, charges and penalties still apply for lost or damaged items.

Free lunch , made possible by the Summer Feeding Program, will be available daily from June 10 - August 9, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at all branches of the library. Anyone under the age of 18 is eligible for a free lunch.

This year, the community is invited to join in a number of fun family programs, such as: